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– Chelsea forward Timo Werner is on the verge of a permanent return to RB Leipzig.
– The two clubs are in advanced talks and close to reaching an agreement on a deal that will see Werner head back to his former club.
– Werner joined Chelsea for £47.5m in 2020 and has scored 23 goals and set up a further 21 in 89 appearances.
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– However, regular football has not been forthcoming for Werner at Stamford Bridge, particularly last season under Thomas Tuchel.
– He was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their season-opening 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday.
– After seeing his involvement drop significantly last season, Werner expressed his desire to play more often during Chelsea’s pre-season tour of America, particularly ahead of the World Cup in November.
Leipzig are set to sign Timo Werner from Chelsea, here we go! Been told it will be a permanent deal and NOT loan. Werner will leave Chelsea. 🚨⚪️🔴 #CFC
First call @Plettigoal today, now final details being discussed – it’s done, personal terms are agreed since 1 month. pic.twitter.com/RCnqNZAUFZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2022
Loan or permanent deal .. For this we are still in research. It’s not 100 % clear at this stage. We expect a loan with an option to buy.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 7, 2022
– While it was expected that a loan move would be sanctioned, Werner is instead set to seal a permanent move allowing Chelsea to recoup some of their outlay two years ago and amid their own spree this summer.
– Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been offered to Chelsea who are also battling Manchester United, among others, for RB Salzburh striker starlet Benjamin Sesko.
David Ornstein: "Chelsea want Fofana from Leicester, in for De Jong. There is interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if he leaves Barcelona. So, the new owners are trying everything they can do to be successful at Stamford Bridge and get this new era off to a positive start."
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) August 6, 2022
🚨🚨| Chelsea are interested in signing Aubameyang.@FabrizioRomano [🎖️]
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) August 4, 2022
– Werner’s future has been up in the air since the end of last season, while the £50million arrival of Raheem Sterling raised further questions about his playing opportunities.
– Werner is currently recovering from an injury and played no part in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
– But speaking on the Blues’ pre-season tour of the United States, he hinted that his future may lie away from London.
– ‘It is clear I want to play more and I should play more to first be in good shape for the World Cup and also, to have a chance to play at the World Cup,’ Werner said.
– ‘I think it doesn’t change anything whether it is a winter world cup or in the summer. I think if I play half or the season or the whole season, I should play.
– ‘The most important thing is that I am happy. I am happy when I play and score goals. That’s the fact. That’s what I should take care of and the other things will come.’
– When quizzed over whether could find that happiness at Chelsea he responded sharply: ‘I could be happy everywhere.’
